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Self Settling – What Really Happens When You Teach a Baby to Self Soothe to Sleep

Posted on June 30, 2014 by SarahOckwell-Smith

So many, parents and experts alike, advocate the idea of “teaching a baby to self settle” or “self soothe”. Self soothing is often referred to as the holy grail of baby sleep, once babies can self soothe, parents are told to expect … Continue reading →

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I Can Get any Baby Sleeping Through the Night in One Week

Posted on February 25, 2013 by SarahOckwell-Smith

WARNING – THE START OF THIS POST IS FICTITIOUS I DO NOT REALLY RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING – PLEASE READ TO THE END! I am 99% certain I can get any baby, even a tiny 8 week old ‘sleeping through’ 7pm … Continue reading →

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Parenting Woes – Whose Problem Is It Really?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by SarahOckwell-Smith

This post has been whirling around my head for more than a year now and I have debated whether it should stay there many a time, why? Because I know this post is going to be contentious, I can only … Continue reading →

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The Fourth Trimester – AKA Why Your Newborn Baby is Only Happy in Your Arms

Posted on November 4, 2012 by SarahOckwell-Smith

“My baby is only happy in my arms, the minute I put her down she cries” “He sleeps really well but only when he’s laying on my chest, he hates his moses basket” “She cries every time we lay her … Continue reading →

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What I Would Tell My First Time Self as a Fourth Time Mum

Posted on November 3, 2012 by SarahOckwell-Smith

I’ve been thinking about this lots this week, but particularly today as it was around this day, 10yrs ago I conceived my first baby and 10yrs to me feels like a bit of a milestone so I’ve been doing much … Continue reading →